“A serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch
Release: April 14, 2020
via Wholesome Games
A point-and-click adventure that would like to be made but is waiting on approval from the creators of Seinfeld. The developers are hoping with enough internet attention it will help their case to make a roughly 30 minute game with a new story that captures the essence of the TV show.
You can see the original trailer and their pitch on the website below, I edited the video to add the Seinfeld theme music and to time it to the scenery. :)
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
A pretty faithful recreation and demake of P.T. as if it’s running on an old HyperCard from the 90s. Created for the Merveilles #HyperJam which has 25 other entries done in the same kind of style if that’s your cup of tea.
You can watch the full video play through by Mark Medina at IGN (which is where my edit comes from).
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Release: April 11, 2020
“You are in a TAVERN. Well, YOU aren’t in a tavern. Some player named STEVE is in a tavern. You are just his computer program, and your job is to deal with his inane and ill-advised text commands to try and piece together a coherent game.
“Unlike other text adventures, in Run TavernQuest, you won’t be doing any typing. Instead, STEVE types to you, and you forge his adventure via multiple choice. There are hundreds of decisions to make so you can be in complete control of the game world. You decide everything from what lies behind the door the player just opened, to how the skeleton reacts to the player’s insult.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2021
“A puzzle game that explores the emotional rollercoaster of a long-distance relationship — in a world of folding paper!
“After career choices force them along separate paths, a Teacher and Architect vow to make their long-distance relationship work at any cost. Experience both sides of their story as the couple navigates the complexities of (mis)communication and the emotional ups and downs that separation brings. By flipping, folding, and unfolding the paper puzzles in their handcrafted worlds, you can help the couple overcome the emotional barriers of their relationship — but will love endure…?”
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Nintendo Switch (PS4 & Xbox to come)
Release: April 17, 2020
“A single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in dangerous, distant worlds.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: April 16, 2020
“Six towers, each hiding a mask that grants the power of a natural element. Obtain them all by navigating through a set of increasingly difficult twists and turns in Linked Mask – a captivating call-back to the golden days of the Game Boy era.”
Platforms: Windows
Release: 2020
A cute little pixel art adventure that I’ve been following for a short while on twitter. I decided to put together a collection of some of the gifs that they’ve posted over the last year as it really is a cool project with lots of neat details like the grass blowing in the wind and the beautiful water. I guess the salamander is okay too.
The main focus of the game seems like it will be exploring the quaint town and interacting with its citizens in order to further the story. Also included will be a splash of platforming, puzzle solving, and maybe the ability to throw balls of yarn at people. There was a mention of cooperative play but I’m not certain if that is still on the table as things do tend to change and it was brought up a while ago.
I think we can all agree writing is not my strong suit so rather than listening to me any further if you would like to learn more you can follow the developer Rujik on twitter or check out their blog below. 🙃
Platforms: TBA
Release: TBA
A cyberpunk action adventure game set in the same universe as the SCP Foundation, an organization that seeks out and captures individuals that break the natural law. There isn’t too much information on this but it’s part of the China Hero Project which aims to assist Chinese developers in bringing their games to a wider audience (including the West). Right now it seems like it’s coming out for PS4, but no word whether it’s exclusive or if more platforms are planned later.
Platforms: PS4
Release: TBA
“A 3D platformer offering an allegorical journey through three beautiful worlds. Will you discover their secrets? And at what price?
“Immerse yourself in a metaphorical tale without words, which reflects on what it means to be a hero. With your scarf as your only ally, your mission is to trap the rebellious souls that have created their own worlds. Explore three beautiful landscapes, each with its own unique mechanics. As you enter each world, your scarf will learn new abilities that will allow you to overcome the toughest challenges. Jump, glide or slide as you discover the secrets of the Ocean, the Desert and the Meadow.”
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Release: 2020